alternative to denim?

i need some new pants. i'm working with a relative to get a small food business going so i can't dress up. all i have are dress pants and 2 pairs of jeans. i've never really liked jeans, though, so i want to buy some pants that i won't mind getting dirty, but that are not jeans and aren't chinos or khakis. any ideas? i'll be wearing them with polo and short-sleeved button front shirts.

Aside from jeans,chinos, and khakis, you are stuck with the following: knickerbockers, The Utilikilt, "M.C. Hammer" pants, adult diapers, clothing made from Duct Tape, and tights or leggings. Thats it.

summer cords are tough. summer moleskin does not exist. For summer, try chinos (in non-khaki colours, like dark brown or green if you must), tropical wool, and beige seersucker. in the winter, cords, flannels, and moleskin are your best non-jean bet. -boston